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PMXPO 2020

26 March 2020, 9:00am - 6:30pm ET (doors open at 8:30am ET) | Online

We start the new decade with a bang as we present the 13th edition of our annual virtual conference and exhibition! Whether you’re a seasoned PM or new to the field, PMXPO provides an excellent opportunity to learn, network, earn PDUs and broaden your perspective on project management. This year’s show is headlined by keynote speaker Cara Brookins, a bestselling author who rebuilt her broken family by building her own house watching “how-to” videos on YouTube.

PMI Talent & Technology Symposium 2018

June 13, 2018 | Online

The PMI Talent & Technology Symposium 2018 is the fusion of two prior events, the Internet Systems & Technologies Symposium, and the Talent Management Conference. The new event focuses on the impact of rapidly changing technologies on the project management discipline and careers. Participants will better understand how emerging technologies affect their career and skills progression, as well as the evolving needs of hiring managers as they seek out top project management talent.

PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium 2017

June 14, 2017 | Online

Risk, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things—as technology transforms project management, PM professionals are either ahead of the game, or falling behind. Stay current and competitive with the 2017 PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium. Exclusive to PMI members, this free, virtual event delivers a full day of intelligence on innovation and its impact on your PM career. • Gain insight into the tech-driven trends disrupting our industry, without leaving your desk • Network with the PMI global community while developing the skills organizations are looking for today—and tomorrow • Earn 6 PDUs • Get actionable intelligence you will not find anywhere else, tailored specifically for project and program managers Register today— Here are more details on sessions and speakers.

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Project Management with The Living Organization®

by Vitaly Geyman

October 02, 2019 | 57:02 | Views: 3,499 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.44 / 5

At their best, Project Managers are great leaders. A leader’s prime responsibility is to produce positive results. In developing The Living Organization ® operating system, we have reverse engineered how the best leaders create lasting impact with less effort than most others. In this presentation, we reveal the secret source of such leaders and provide practical examples of how project managers can integrate it into their daily practice.

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Agile Project Management: Nuances & Skills

by Gaurav Dhooper

June 26, 2019 | 61:57 | Views: 7,419 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.16 / 5

Agile Project Management requires some additional skills to be possessed by an Agile Project Manager. It does not only involve managerial skills but also requires more team-oriented and leadership skills. Agile Development is a value-driven model with focus on outcomes unlike traditional approaches which are plan-driven in nature and based on output.

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Project Charter Template

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by Dianne Naughton

This two-page project charter template includes sections for a stakeholder list, summary milestone schedule for various project phases (like collecting requirements, the development phase and prototype testing), and more. Adapt it to fit your specific project.

Equipment Log

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by Andrew Guertin

Keep track of equipment for your project using this simple Excel log.

Project Template Package

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by Rob Hassen

This Excel workbook contains a wealth of templates to help you during your project. It includes a project checklist, charter, budget sheet, risk log, scope change log, project team register, communication reference chart, lessons learned register and more.

Overview of the Project Management Process

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by John Galyon

While actively participating in mentorship during a project with a local design/build firm, this practitioner compiled an overview of the project management process as detailed in PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Use this overview with other project managers as a tool to reference in your day-to-day PM activities (as well as share with new project managers).

Meeting Planning and Follow-Up Checklist (Japanese Translation)

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会議は企業生活に必要な部分ですが、会議があり、時間の浪費があります。 このチェックリストは、生産性を高め、実施し、フォローアップするのに役立ちます。

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Overview of Information Security for New and Non-IT Project Managers

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by Rubaiyyaat Aakbar

Information security is all about protection of information and its critical elements (confidentiality, integrity and availability), including the systems and process that use, store and transmit that information. When it comes to information security, what exactly does it mean to us as project managers? This author helps you put the right procedures in place.

Where's Your Plan B?

by Andy Jordan November 25, 2019

When you are first taught PM skills, there’s a lot of focus on building the plan. But they never tell you about the importance of Plan B. This helps you deal with things that go wrong, but also helps you understand what might go wrong and prevent problems before they occur.

Lessons Learned: They Really Aren't a Bad Thing!

by Andy Jordan November 11, 2019

You don’t have to be a seasoned project manager to have a negative view of the lessons-learned process. But is it really such a waste of time? New PMs especially should carry out lessons learned as often as they can. Here are some ways to do that...

Dependencies 101: Making It Work in the Real World

by Andy Jordan October 30, 2019

Dependencies are a fundamental part of project planning, but not many people get it right. Here’s a primer on how it should work.

Enhancing Project Delivery Capability Through Social Media

by Andy Jordan October 22, 2019

As more and more people in the workforce grew up with a connected world, the use of the tools of that world become more necessary for enhancing organizational growth.

The Biggest Misconception About Quality

by Andy Jordan October 16, 2019

Quality management may not be the most talked about aspect of project management, but it has the most impact on the solution. Let’s start with one of the biggest misconceptions about quality that many new PMs have...

Managing Your First External Project

by Andy Jordan October 9, 2019

Perhaps the most daunting type of project for new PMs is the external one—the one where you are looking real customers in the eye. What are the secrets to success?

Investing in 21st Century Skills: Preparing Young People for the Project Economy

by Cindy Anderson October 5, 2019

“Project” is a huge, broad word that has such rich possibilities in terms of helping define how people do what they do and how organizations achieve their goals, create change, and deliver value. We are moving toward not defining work by its features or attributes, but in terms of what needs to get done, and figuring out the best way to do it. We call this The Project Economy.

Career Promises Are Dangerous

by Andy Jordan October 2, 2019

As a project manager, you are seen as someone who can influence and support the careers of others. That’s a privilege, and a responsibility. Make sure you know how to handle it.

Let Me Help You With That...

by Andy Jordan September 25, 2019

As a new project manager, it’s always nice to have a more experienced colleague around who can help you succeed. Or is it?

Don’t Get Hung up on the Plan

by Andy Jordan September 18, 2019

In projects, the plan is seen as one of the critical elements of effective management—and it is. But don’t give it too much weight or it can lead you astray. You must recognize that plans will continue to develop and evolve as the work proceeds.

Celebrating Failure…and Other PM Oddities

by Andy Jordan September 11, 2019

New PMs often have a lot of questions they think are weird—questions that can be difficult to ask. In this article, the author reaches into his mailbag to explore a trio of questions raised by our readership on sticky situations faced by project managers.

15 Tips for Productive Meetings

by Benetta Yogendran September 10, 2019

As we continue to work remotely and with virtual teams, the number of meetings has increased tremendously. How can we have meetings that are not only productive, but also an efficient use of time? Here are 15 tips to help!

When It Comes to Sponsors, Silence Doesn't Make It Better

by Andy Jordan September 4, 2019

There are situations where the constraints of a project are unrealistic—where the required work just can’t be done in the allotted time with the team that you have been given. What do you do in that situation? Sponsors sometimes have unrealistic expectations. Deal with them.

The Challenge of Risk Acceptance

by Andy Jordan August 26, 2019

Risk management is a key part of foundational training for project managers, but it can still be problematic. In particular, the strategy of risk acceptance can trip up new PMs.

Take a Break...It's Worth It

by Andy Jordan August 14, 2019

We hear a lot that project management is a marathon, not a sprint. That’s completely the wrong analogy…it shouldn’t be either. The work/life balance is supposed to be a real thing, so it's time we embrace striving for maximum success with minimum effort.

Time Management for New PMs: A Balancing Act

by Andy Jordan August 7, 2019

Chaos loves a vacuum. New project managers often struggle with managing their time. That leads to things getting missed—and disaster will soon follow.